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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of the most commonly asked questions.

Can I join the UFT if I am a day-to-day substitute teacher, a substitute paraprofessional or part-timer?

Yes, you can. You can join the union by filling out our online enrollment form. 

If you have any questions or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT at 212-331-6311.

How do I join the UFT and enroll to become a member?

Active DOE employees, retirees and charter school employees whose school has a UFT bargaining agreement may enroll in the UFT online. If you have any questions about enrollment eligibility or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT at 212-331-6311. They will be happy to assist you.

Other job titles should contact their chapters or call the UFT at 212-331-6311 to enroll. 

Am I eligible to join the UFT?

You can enroll in the UFT if you are a New York City Department of Education pedagogue, paraprofessional, hourly group or retiree, or if you belong to one of the charter or private schools, hospitals or non-profit organizations in which employees have UFT representation.

To find out if you belong to a UFT collective-bargaining agreement, call the UFT at 212-331-6311 to verify your eligibility for UFT membership.

I stopped receiving UFT mail, including the New York Teacher. What do I do?

To find out if we have your correct address on file and to update it if we don’t, the quickest way is to log in to the UFT website and go to "My Account" in the top right corner. From the My Account page, you can access our online change of address form. 

You can also send an email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) from the email address on record with the union.
You must include:

  • your first and last name
  • your UFT member ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number
  • the new information

If you receive Welfare Fund benefits, you may also update your mailing address by filling out the fill out the Welfare Fund’s Change of Status Form on the UFT website. You must be logged in to access this form.

You can also call the UFT at 212-331-6311 to check if we have the correct address.

How do I get a new copy of my UFT membership card?

If you never received or lost your UFT membership card, you can request a replacement, but keep in mind that the UFT-Mobile app contains a digital version of your membership card with your UFT member ID number and a QR code for scanning. If you would like to request a physical card, call the UFT at 212-331-6311 or email your request to memberservices [at] uft [dot] org (memberservices[at]uft[dot]org).

In both cases, you will need to provide your full name, address, telephone number and your UFT ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number.

I am the guardian/Power of Attorney for a UFT member. How do I update the member’s contact information?

Requests to add or update a secondary address must be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) or via mail. You must provide a copy of the legal document in which you are appointed as guardian or Power of Attorney when requesting any change of personal information.

If you send an email, you must include:

  1. The member’s first and last name
  2. The member’s UFT ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number
  3. the new information
     

You may also send the request in writing to the UFT Membership Department, 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004. If you send the request by mail, YOU MUST SIGN the request.

How do I change my name on record with the UFT?

You must provide a legal document (marriage certificate, etc.) for proof of name change.

If you receive Welfare Fund benefits, you should fill out the fill out the Welfare Fund’s Change of Status Form on the UFT website to change your name. If you need further assistance, contact the Welfare Fund at 212-539-0500.

If you don’t receive Welfare Fund benefits (you are a per diem or a paraprofessional sub, for example), you should contact the UFT at 212-331-6311 or membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) to change your name.

I am a UFT retiree and am a “snowbird.” How do I update my secondary address on file with the union?

From the “My Account” page of the UFT website, you will also find a link to Change of Status/Update your Information form to update your secondary address.

Requests to add or update a secondary address can also be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) or via mail. Please let us know that is it your secondary address and allow some time to coordinate within all UFT departments.

If you send an email, you must include:

  1. Your first and last name
  2. Your UFT ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number
  3. the new information


You may also write to the union at: Membership Department, 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 to notify us of a new or modified secondary address. If you send the request by mail, YOU MUST SIGN the request.

If you move seasonally, be sure to call the UFT at 212-331-6311 each time you change your location so we can be sure to send your mail where you are currently residing.

How can I update my personal information (primary address, primary phone number, primary email) on record with the UFT?

You can update your personal information directly on the UFT website or the Member Hub. You must be a registered user on the UFT website to do so. If you haven't registered yet, see instructions on how to do so. 

To update your email address only, log in to the UFT website and click on “My Account” in the top right-hand corner. You must use a personal email address (not a school or a DOE-related email) for your account on the UFT website. 

From the “My Account” page of the UFT website, you will also find a link to Change of Status/Update your Information form to update your address and your primary phone number.

You can also send an email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) from the email address on record with the union. In your email to the membership department, you must include:

  • your first and last name
  • your UFT member ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number
  • your new information
How can I update my personal information (primary address, primary phone number, primary email) on record with the Federation of Nurses?

You can update your personal information directly on the UFT.org website. You must be a registered user on the UFT website to do so. If you haven't registered yet, see instructions on how to do so. 

To update your email address only, log in to the UFT.org website and click on “My Account” in the top right-hand corner. You must use a personal email address (not a work email) for your account. 

From the “My Account” page of the UFT.org website, you will also find a link to Change of Status/Update your Information form to update your address and your primary phone number.

You can also send an email to nurses [at] uft [dot] org (nurses[at]uft[dot]org). In your email, please include:

  • your first and last name
  • your UFT member ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number
  • your new information

Or you can print out our change of status form and email it to us.